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Climate Policy Shifts, Arctic Melt, and Health Advances...
Mardi 16 décembre 2025 à 22:01
Environment & Climate Policy
EU’s Sustainability Reporting Rollback Sparks Green Outcry
The European Parliament voted to scale back mandatory social and environmental due‑diligence reporting, cutting the number of firms required to disclose societal harms. Green groups slammed the move as a “betrayal” of communities, warning it undermines decades of progress on corporate accountability. The change follows an alliance between the European People’s Party and far‑right legislators, raising fears of weakened human rights safeguards across the bloc.
The Guardian (Environnment)
Great Lakes Drought Intensifies as Data Centers Arrive
Record‑low water levels across the Great Lakes are coinciding with a surge of energy‑hungry data centers establishing operations nearby, exacerbating regional water scarcity. Farmers like Tom Hermes warn that the additional demand threatens both agricultural viability and local ecosystems, prompting grassroots resistance. Experts argue that without stringent water‑use regulations, the lakes’ already stressed hydrological balance could tip further.
The Guardian (Environnment)
Microbialite “Living Rocks” Offer Natural Carbon Capture
Researchers have highlighted South Africa’s coastal microbialites—self‑sustaining “living rocks”—as potent carbon sinks, converting dissolved carbon into calcium carbonate layers day and night. The study, published in Nature Communications, shows these communities perform photosynthesis and mineralization at rates comparable to terrestrial forests. Harnessing such nature‑based solutions could complement engineered carbon‑removal technologies.
popsci.com
Arctic Warming Accelerates, Ice Melt Hits New Lows
A two‑decade longitudinal report reveals the Arctic is warming far faster than the global average, with temperatures soaring and sea ice retreating at unprecedented rates. The data underscore a feedback loop where reduced ice albedo amplifies heat absorption, threatening permafrost stability and global sea‑level rise. Scientists warn that the trajectory leaves little margin for error in meeting international climate targets.
Scientific American
EU Softens Combustion‑Engine Ban Amid Automaker Pressure
The European Union is considering a watered‑down version of its planned ban on internal‑combustion engines, responding to lobbying from major car manufacturers. Critics argue the revision could delay the transition to electric vehicles and compromise the bloc’s climate ambitions. Negotiations are set to continue as member states balance environmental goals with economic concerns.
World Street Journal (International)
International Environmental Diplomacy
United States Seeks Exemption from EU Methane Regulation
U.S. officials have approached European regulators to secure an exemption from the EU’s stringent methane emission law, arguing it would harm American oil and gas interests. The move raises tensions over transatlantic climate cooperation, with EU leaders warning that such loopholes could undermine the effectiveness of the global methane reduction agenda. Diplomatic talks are expected to intensify as the deadline approaches.
The NY Times
Health & Medical Updates
Newborn Screening Expanded to Include Duchenne and MLD
The Health Secretary announced the addition of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and metachromatic leukodystrophy to the federal recommended newborn screening panel, aiming for earlier diagnosis and treatment. Although implementation varies by state, the move is hailed by advocates as a critical step toward addressing these rare, deadly diseases. The decision follows a controversial dismantling of the expert committee that previously vetted new conditions.
STAT News
Science & Technology
Mitochondrial Protein Boost Extends Mouse Lifespan
A recent study reported that enhancing a single mitochondrial protein in mice significantly lengthens their lifespan and slows age‑related decline. The findings, featured in Science Alert, suggest a promising avenue for anti‑aging therapies by targeting cellular energy pathways. Researchers caution that translation to human health will require extensive further investigation.
Science Alert
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